Homma Museum of Art, Art museum in Sakata, Japan
Description
The Homma Museum is an art museum in Sakata housing a villa built in 1813 as its main structure. The complex features a traditional strolling garden with a central pond and pathways connecting multiple exhibition spaces.
History
The villa was originally built during the Edo period as a holiday residence for the Homma family. It later served as lodging for feudal lords during their territorial inspection journeys.
Culture
The museum displays rotating exhibitions of Japanese art including prints, ceramics, and paintings from different periods. Visitors can observe how these works reflect the artistic traditions that shaped the region.
Practical
The museum sits about five minutes from JR Sakata Station and operates from 9 AM to 5 PM daily. Winter hours are shortened and the site closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Did you know?
The adjacent Kakubuen garden was built to provide work for dock workers who faced job shortages during winter months. The project shows how a practical solution was creatively linked with artistic goals.
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